Project Management Lead

Humana Inc. · Remote Nationwide · $115,200 - $158,400 per year · remote The Project Management Lead manages all aspects of a project, from start to finish, so that it is completed on time and within budget. The Project Management Lead serves as a strategic delivery leader responsible for driving the successful execution of enterprise platform modernization and transformation initiatives. Key responsibilities include: Leading the planning, execution, and delivery of enterprise platform modernization and strategic transformation initiatives. Partnering with executive and senior leadership to align program objectives with organizational strategy and business priorities. Developing and maintaining integrated roadmaps, implementation plans, milestone schedules, and delivery frameworks across multiple workstreams. Establishing governance structures and facilitating executive-level forums to drive decision-making, issue resolution, and accountability. Identifying, assessing, and managing enterprise risks, interdependencies, and organizational impacts to ensure successful delivery outcomes. Directing cross-functional teams and coordinating efforts across business, technology, operations, vendors, and external partners. Driving resource planning and optimization to support evolving business priorities and implementation demands. Leading organizational readiness, change management, stakeholder engagement, and adoption planning efforts. Monitoring program performance, measuring success against strategic objectives, and communicating progress through executive reporting and presentations. Influencing strategic planning and investment decisions by providing data-driven recommendations, delivery insights, and execution expertise. Promoting operational excellence by identifying opportunities to improve governance, delivery methodologies, processes, and organizational effectiveness. Leadership Expectations: Acting as a strategic partner and advisor to executive leadership. Influencing outcomes across multiple functional areas without direct authority. Exercising broad discretion and independent judgment in managing complex initiatives and enterprise-level challenges. Balancing short-term delivery objectives with long-term transformation goals. Driving alignment among diverse stakeholder groups to achieve organizational objectives. Anticipating emerging risks and opportunities and proactively developing mitigation and execution strategies. Required Qualifications 5+ years of project/program leadership experience Experience leading enterprise transformation or platform modernization Experience with Agile, SAFe, or hybrid delivery models Strong executive stakeholder, governance, and decision-making skills Proven leadership, communication, and change management capabilities Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Business, Healthcare Administration, Information Technology, Project Management, or a related field; Master's degree preferred PMP, PgMP, SAFe, Prosci Change Management, and/or Lean Six Sigma certification preferred Experience partnering with senior leaders and executives to translate strategy into execution Demonstrated success managing complex, cross-functional initiatives with significant organizational impact Healthcare industry experience preferred Work Arrangements Remote position with occasional travel to Humana's offices for training or meetings Must have a dedicated workspace with minimal interruptions and internet speeds of at least 25 Mbps download and 10 Mbps upload Compensation $115,200 - $158,400 per year Eligible for bonus incentive plan Benefits Medical, dental, and vision benefits 401(k) retirement savings plan Time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, paid parental and caregiver leave) Short-term and long-term disability Life insurance